Benefits
About company
Scheduling infrastructure for absolutely everyone.
About the role
At Cal.com/platform, we're building the future of scheduling infrastructure. Our developer-focused product, Cal.com/platform, includes tools like Cal.com Atoms and the Cal.com/platform API, which allow anyone to build custom scheduling solutions, like a marketplace to find your closest doctor.
Cal.com today has two products: Cal.com (Core: Teams, Organizations) and Cal.com/platform. You are applying for Cal.com/platform.
At Cal.com, Inc. we define a "platform" as a service offering, where unlike with "Core", users meet other users. Our customer is an engineer who builds a marketplace like Airbnb where Travelers meet Renters, or an Uber where Drivers meet Passengers or a doctor marketplace where Doctors meet Patients.
This is very different to the "Cal.com Core" where a sales team from the same company signs up for a "Teams plan" and has calls with their potential customers.
A Platform admin does not necessarily know their "managed users". Cal.com Platform is the "Stripe Connect" for scheduling.
Cal.com, Inc.
We're a startup with a small, tight-knit team, and we're looking for someone to help grow our Cal.com/platform engineering team and drive our product forward.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Head of Platform to lead our cal.com/platform team. This is an engineering-heavy role, and you’ll be working closely with your small team of 4 engineers. You'll be involved in engineering discussions, likely writing code yourself, and managing the feature backlog. You’ll also communicate directly with customers and may even take part in sales calls. This is a generalist engineering role that requires both strong technical skills and the ability to work across different areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the platform engineering team, helping them grow, develop, and stay aligned with the company’s goals.
Oversee and manage the feature backlog, ensuring we are focused on delivering valuable features for customers.
Be hands-on with coding, architecture, and solving technical challenges.
Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and ensure our product meets their expectations.
Participate in sales calls to understand the needs of potential customers and help shape the product.
Collaborate closely with the cofounders and leadership team to define the direction of the product and company.
Help scale the engineering team, both in terms of hiring and building the team culture.
Drive the engineering process and ensure that projects are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards.
Qualifications:
You have contributed to our open source repository.
Strong technical background with experience in building scalable platforms and APIs.
Solid coding skills and hands-on experience with the technology stack.
Previous experience leading an engineering team or working in a leadership role in a small team.
Comfortable with product management, prioritizing feature development, and managing a product backlog.
Good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with different teams.
Ability to work directly with customers, understanding their needs, and providing technical solutions.
A generalist mindset with the ability to adapt to various challenges as the company grows.
Why Join Us:
You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of scheduling technology.
You’ll work closely with the cofounders and have a direct impact on the company’s strategy and growth.
We value both technical excellence and great collaboration – you'll get to make decisions and help grow the engineering team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for building platforms, solving problems, and working in a startup environment. If you're a strong technical leader and enjoy working across engineering and product, we'd love to hear from you!
About the job:
Full-Time Position (30-40 hours per week)
100% remote and async-first environment
Who you are:
A self-starter who works well independently as well as interdependently in a remote environment
A motivated person who enjoys working on complex technical problems
Someone who is looking to grow with us and our product
This job might NOT be for you if:
You prefer to work synchronously with people in time zones close to yours
You need a full product spec and design to get started on a project
Being expected to deliver extremely high quality software used by millions of people is too much pressure
Cheatcode to increase your chances:
Contribute to the GitHub project before applying. The majority of our team has previously contributed.
Your skills and background:
Ample knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design
Strong ability to work in an asynchronous environment
Strong communication skills, specifically in a remote work environment
Very strong English Fluency (written and spoken)
What we offer:
$150k base salary, $500k equity
A small and hyper-focussed team
Contribute to one of the fastest-growing commercial open-source projects
A fast-paced and growing team making strides in the open-source community
Enjoy an async-first approach to work hours
WIP (work in pajamas)
Regular check-ins with each team member to ensure well-being and provide a platform to share any concerns or personal matters.
Provide guidance in sports to balance out the sitting hours in front of your computer
Option to get paid in Bitcoin
30 days minimum PTO a year
Company retreat in beautiful locations with good vibes